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Phases of wound healing and tissue repair deficiencies associated with aging. The classically described stages of wound healing—inflammatory phase, new tissue formation, and tissue remodeling phase—are illustrated as a function of time. The main wound-healing defects associated with aging are indicated. MMP, matrix metalloproteinases.
